Joshua attended Bakersfield College, California State University Northridge, and Point Loma Nazarene University. Joshua earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies, a Master’s Degree in Education Administration, a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and an Administrative Services Credential. Joshua taught for the Delano Union School District for three years and has served as a Vice-Principal and Principal in the same district for the last eight years. In his time serving students, as a teacher and an administrator, Joshua has been committed to providing all students a world-class education where they develop their skills as high achieving scholars, confident communicators, and global citizens. Joshua and his team were recently featured in The Wall Street Journal for their commitment to providing engaging and enriching opportunities for students through school-wide virtual field trips during the pandemic. Joshua is also a proud husband and the father of two precious children who are three and seven years old. Joshua gives all of the glory to God for his accomplishments and is grateful for his ability to serve the community of Delano, where he was born and raised.
What have you learned in this current season of your work that will fuel your hope for the future?
Over the last 8 months, I have seen the passion and commitment of educators and the reliance of our students. I have learned that if we are intentional about building and creating a school community grounded in compassion and commitment we can face any obstacle and help all students succeed. I have also experienced the benefits of family engagement and look forward to many more opportunities to work together as a larger community. The commitment of our educators and the resilience of our students and families continue to fuel me to be the best servant leader I can be!